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Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.  

These represent important information about the  

product or instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection.  

Wear eye protection.  

Wear breathing protection.

 Specifications

Table size: 

360mm x 660mm

Table height: 

350mm

Fence width: 

610mm

Maximum cutter diameter: 

52mm 

Dear Customer

If you require any help with your product, whether it 

is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, 

please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. 

Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 

            0800 445 721 in New Zealand.

Introduction

Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy 

your expectations. It has been manufactured under 

stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior 

performance criteria.
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, 

and, with proper care, it will give you many years 

of dependable service.

CAUTION.

 

Carefully read through this entire Instruction 

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take 

special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make 

your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and 

dependability have been given top priority in the 

development of this tool, making it easy to maintain 

and operate.

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead 

of disposing of them as waste. All tools, 

hoses and packaging should be sorted, 

taken to the local recycling centre and 

disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

Summary of Contents for RT300

Page 1: ...1 ROUTER TABLE RT300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code RT300 Date 060907 Edition 06 Op BR ...

Page 2: ...om the date of the original purchase If found to be defective in materials or workmanship the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired or replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply Proof of purchase is essential We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified This warranty does not include damage or defects t...

Page 3: ...ur expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings Your GMC...

Page 4: ...ments to do the job best handled by a heavier duty tool Never use a tool for a purpose for which it was not intended 7 Dress correctly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery They can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors If you have long hair wear a protective hair covering 8 Use safety accessories Safety glasses and earmuffs should al...

Page 5: ...ng it on the table making adjustments or changing accessories The router could start accidentally Make sure the router is fully and securely attached to the router table Periodically check connections for tightness The router motor can vibrate loose during use and fall from the table Do not use the router table without the guard The guard assists in keeping hands away from unintended contact with ...

Page 6: ...oards and other jigs to hold the workpiece Push sticks feather boards and jigs eliminate the need to hold the workpiece near the spinning bit Do not use the table as a work bench or work surface Using it for purposes other than routing may cause damage and make it unsafe to use for routing Do not stand on the table Wear goggles Wear earmuffs Wear a breathing mask Assembly This router table is ship...

Page 7: ... outfeed fence panels 2 8 On off switch box 9 Guard 10 Mitre gauge 11 Mitre gauge lock knob 12 Mitre gauge bar 13 32mm table insert 14 47mm table insert 15 55mm table insert 16 Guard pin 17 Starting pin 18 Carriage bolts 1 large 1 medium 5 small 1 small carriage bolt already fitted to adjustable fence bracket 19 Flat washers for carriage bolts 7 1 flat washer already fitted to adjustable fence bra...

Page 8: ...ble leg 3 Right table leg 4 Table inserts x3 5 On off switch 6 Switch disabling insert 7 Rear fence 8 Adjustable fence bracket 9 Infeed fence 10 Outfeed fence 11 Fence locking knobs 12 Outfeed fence locking knob 13 Guard 14 Mitre gauge 15 Mitre gauge lock knob 16 Dust extraction port 17 Starting pin 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 ...

Page 9: ... make sure it moves freely fig E Note The on off switch features a switch disabling insert for greater safety when the tool is left unattended The switch disabling insert must be in place before using the tool fig F Securing the table to a work bench 1 Both table legs feature openings at the base of the legs for securing the router table to a suitable work bench 2 The work bench should be level an...

Page 10: ...to the fence 1 Place the arm of the guard 13 over the support base on the fence 7 fig I 2 Align the openings on each side of the guard arm with the openings on the support base on the fence 3 Slide the guard pin through both sides of the guard arm and the support base on the fence fig J Tap gently on the pin if needed to insert it through the support base Adjusting the mitre gauge 1 Place the mitr...

Page 11: ...the centre of the router 5 Turn the router plate upside down and stick the tracing paper upside down onto the plate with its centre coincidental to the centre of the hole in the plate 6 Double check you have the tracing paper the correct way up so that the router when mounted from underneath lines up with the centre of the hole in the router plate and the marked holes you are about to drill throug...

Page 12: ...ng pin The starting pin 17 is used to pivot a small workpiece The starting pin fits into the threaded opening on the top of the table near the table insert Turn the pin clockwise to insert it into the table Turn the pin anti clockwise to remove it from the table Adjusting the fence The fence can be adjusted in various ways to accommodate the size and shape of a particular workpiece 1 To slide the ...

Page 13: ...oth is recommended Water must never come into contact with the router table General inspection Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight They may vibrate loose over time Power cord maintenance If the supply cord needs replacing the task must be carried out by the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or an authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard Repairs Only an autho...

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Page 16: ...ew Zealand 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair or replacement is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt n...

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